Trends in the insight into the growing South African municipal water service delivery problem

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This study generates new perspectives by surveying selected but representative, South African municipalities in their capacities as water service authorities (WSAs) on a range of financial sustainability issues – including cost burden on users, cross sub-subsidisation and cost calculationsto set tariffs. The study is part of a wider investigation into the setting of tariffs that cover costs and
satisfy demand, funded and advised by the Water Research Commission.